zimbabwe cricket The full home series against has been officially confirmed bangladeshThe two sides are scheduled to face each other in all three formats during June and July. The upcoming tour will consist of one Test match, three ODIs and three T20 matches, bringing another exciting chapter in the growing rivalry between the two countries.
This series comes at an important time for Zimbabwe cricket, especially after the team’s remarkable performance ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Playing fearless cricket on the global stage, Zimbabwe reached the Super Eight round for the first time in the tournament’s history and grabbed headlines with memorable wins over Australia and Sri Lanka. The Bangladesh series will now give fans a chance to see the team return home with new confidence and momentum.
Only Test to open tour in Harare
The multi-format assignment will begin with a one-off Test match at the Harare Sports Club from June 28 to July 2. Both the teams share recent history competing in the longest format, making this encounter an interesting contest.
The last time Zimbabwe and Bangladesh met in a Test series was in Bangladesh in 2025. Zimbabwe stunned the hosts with a thrilling three-wicket win in the opening Test, before Bangladesh made a strong comeback to level the series 1-1. That result gave Zimbabwe a huge boost and highlighted the team’s steady progress in red-ball cricket over the past few years.
Harare will also host all three ODI matches on 6, 9 and 11 July. The venue often offers competitive conditions, and Zimbabwe will look to continue their positive performances in front of the home supporters.
T20I stage to be shifted to Bulawayo
Following the ODI series, the action will take place at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo for the three-match T20I series. The shortest format has become one of Zimbabwe’s biggest strengths recently, especially after their strong performances at the World Cup earlier this year. The T20I matches are scheduled to take place on July 15, 17 and 19. Zimbabwe fans will be keen to see if the team can carry forward the aggressive and fearless brand of cricket that won them praise during the T20 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh will also see the tour as an important opportunity to test combinations ahead of a busy international calendar. The visitors have traditionally been a competitive team in white-ball cricket and will be aiming to improve their record in Zimbabwe. Interestingly, Bangladesh’s last tour of Zimbabwe was in 2022, where the hosts won both the ODI and T20I series by a 2-1 margin. This success remains one of Zimbabwe’s most memorable domestic achievements in recent years.
Also read: Cricket Australia announces ODI fixtures for historic tour of Zimbabwe 2026
Full schedule of Bangladesh and Zimbabwe tour of 2026
| date | Competition | venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 28 – July 2 | lump sum test | Harare |
| 6th July | 1st ODI | Harare |
| 9th July | 2nd ODI | Harare |
| 11th July | 3rd ODI | Harare |
| 15th July | 1st t20i | call me |
| 17th July | 2nd t20i | call me |
| 19 July | 3rd t20i | call me |
